WNBA: Aces Set Record with 22 Three-Pointers
- The Las Vegas Aces continued their remarkable run, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 103-75 on Thursday night. A'ja Wilson led the Aces with 23 points and 19 rebounds,...
- The Aces showcased an extraordinary shooting performance,sinking a WNBA single-game record 22 three-pointers.
- With the win, the Las Vegas Aces (30-14) secured the No. 2 seed in the upcoming WNBA playoffs. They will begin a three-game series against the Seattle Storm...
Aces Dominate Sparks, Secure Playoff Position with Record-Breaking Performance
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– Last updated September 12, 2024, at 11:50:50 AM PDT
Las Vegas Aces Extend win Streak to 16 Games
The Las Vegas Aces continued their remarkable run, defeating the Los Angeles Sparks 103-75 on Thursday night. A’ja Wilson led the Aces with 23 points and 19 rebounds, while Jewell Loyd contributed 21 points. This victory marks the Aces’ 16th consecutive win, tying them with the Phoenix Mercury for the second-longest win streak in WNBA history.
Record-Breaking Three-Point Shooting
The Aces showcased an extraordinary shooting performance,sinking a WNBA single-game record 22 three-pointers. They surpassed the previous record of 19, which was held jointly by the New York Liberty and the Atlanta Dream. Jewell Loyd was particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting seven three-point shots, and Jackie Young added five.
Playoff Implications and Standings
With the win, the Las Vegas Aces (30-14) secured the No. 2 seed in the upcoming WNBA playoffs. They will begin a three-game series against the Seattle Storm on Sunday. Conversely, the Los Angeles Sparks (21-23) were eliminated from playoff contention after the seattle Storm defeated the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
Jackie Young Reaches historic Milestone
Jackie Young had a standout performance with 17 points and 12 assists. More significantly, she became the fastest player in WNBA history to reach 3,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 1,000 assists, achieving this feat in just 243 games. Chelsea Gray also contributed with 15 points and 10 assists, going 3 of 5 from three-point range.
Sparks Struggle, Injury Concerns
For the Los Angeles Sparks, Kelsey Plum, Dearica Hamby, and rookie Sarah Ashlee barker each scored 15 points, with Rae Burrell adding 10.However,the Sparks faced a setback when Cameron Brink left the game in the second quarter with a bloody nose after being hit by an elbow during a rebounding battle and did not return.